Since announcing her explosive exit from Loose Women after 20 years, Carol McGiffin has received huge support from her co-stars.
Following a two-month absence, Carol told fans that she had to step away from the stress of the ITV show and couldn't picture herself returning.
The panel were left 'gutted' after the news but were quick to show their love on social media, following an interview with Best magazine and a post on Carol's Instagram page.
Frankie Bridge said: "Gutted Carol xx".
"Carol, I always enjoy when you are on as we have such a laugh, but you of course must always do what is best for you! I really hope I get to see you again love you lots lovely lady. Keep Smiling," wrote Brenda Edwards.
Denise Welch commented: "Gutted Mcgiff truly."
Nadia Sawalha added: "Miss you smelly poo! Even though we disagreed on most things you’ve always made me laugh my head off! As I’ve always said thank god we weren’t at school together it would have been #carnage !! Big hugs x".
Charlene White said: "I really miss you, and am so gutted xx"
The 63-year-old's shock exit is said to have followed the "stress" over upcoming contract negotiations that had been impacting her life.
She said: "I haven't been on the show for two months now because I've had to step away from it. The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say no thanks.
"And I know it looks like I've thrown my toys out of the pram, but the whole saga was affecting my health.
"It's not really that I've left, I'm just not doing it at the moment. I feel quite upset about it, if I'm honest, because although it is my decision, I felt like it was one I was being forced to make."
It now appears that the broadcaster will be turning her attention to writing and enjoying time with husband, Mark Cassidy.
This isn't the only emotional farewell that Loose Women have had to say recently as they also waved goodbye to deputy editor Tom after working with ITV for 15 years.
Kaye Adams praised him: "We're hoping he's going to be a boomerang and come back to us, we will miss him so so much. He is a wonderful colleague and an even more wonderful friend."
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